Thank you for your interest in the Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation.

Every year, we fund a range of programs with a focus on human services, health, cultural initiatives, and other efforts that improve the quality of life in our community. As a caring private foundation, we value the importance of philanthropy and strive to promote kindness and good deeds in every possible way.

Our Board of Trustees includes Mary Stark, Karen Stevens, Karen Thompson, and Kate Downing. The Board takes a hands-on approach to grant-making and remains deeply involved in our community. We are dedicated to supporting community-based organizations in Summit County, Ohio, that create positive change, as we continue our mission to make a meaningful impact in the community we care about.

For more than 27 years, the Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation has provided over $10 million in grants to support more than 300 organizations in the Summit County, Ohio area.

“Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself.

  It’s what you do for others.”  - Danny Thomas

Foundation History

The Orr Family Foundation is committed to honoring the values and beliefs of Bob and Anname Orr. Its resources fund vital programs that support individuals, families, and organizations in need within the Summit County, Ohio community, focusing on creating positive outcomes for future generations. There’s no greater joy or reward than making a difference in someone’s life.

Robert O. Orr (1919-2004) was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado; however, the family relocated to Akron, Ohio when Bob was a young boy.

Annamae Gifford (1921-1996) was born and raised in Akron, Ohio.

After losing his beloved wife, Bob Orr wanted to give back to the community they cherished by creating a foundation dedicated to helping others, particularly those less fortunate or unable to help themselves, and supporting programs that enhance the quality of life in the community.

On August 13, 1998, the Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation held its first meeting in Akron, Ohio. The founding trustees were Bob Orr, Bruce Buchholzer, Philip Murray, and Michael Stark.

Karen Thompson, Executive Director

The Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation

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